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Cost Estimator Salary in Oregon (2026)
$38.68 per hour · take-home ≈ $58,967/year ($4,914/month) for a single filer
Oregon ranks 17th of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 2,940 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $80,460 a year — though pay ranges from $49,970 for newcomers to $133,460 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $80,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $112,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $133,460 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,940 Cost Estimator jobs in Oregon (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Cost Estimator salary of $80,460 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,967 — an effective tax rate of 26.7%.
| Gross (median) | $80,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,871 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,155 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$6,467 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,967 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,914 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Oregon?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Oregon is $80,460 per year ($38.68 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,010 and $112,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $80,460, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $58,967 per year ($4,914 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.7%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 2,940 Cost Estimator jobs in Oregon in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Oregon state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Oregon.